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Reply: 1.1.1.1.1.2.2.1 From: Michael Croft They (pipe hammer arrestors)are available from plumbing suppliers and some hardware stores. Prices vary from $45 to $150 depending on the breed. You may need one for hot and one for cold? Often placed in line with the washing machine taps as the...

Reply: 1.1.1.1.1.2 From: Michael Croft Pipe hammer doesn't sound like the problem, more likely as Brian said, a leaking join. Lime in the mortar can do it but usually the join is suspect to begin with. Pipe hammer can open up a join in copper pipes as well, so when in doubt fit an arrestor...

Reply: 1.1.1.1 From: Michael Croft Bugger! Looks like you'll chipping away the render to expose the pipes for the plumber then? Do the pipes have "pipe hammer" that is are they noisy when turned on or off?(washing machines are a killer). It would be unusual for a cavity brick home on a...

Reply: 1.1 From: Michael Croft Hi, There are a couple of products on the market available from hardware stores. One is 'Shower Plug' which is a paint on silicone based clear product which is applied to the tiles and grout; BUT this is a temporary fix only. Your best bet is to let one of...